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Heart problem finally addressed, giving the cyclist a new tread on life

A cyclist found one thing holding him back was a lifelong problem: his heart. RJ Laffins, 58, has lived with congenital heart disease that was largely dismissed until recently. But after a medical emergency during the training, he ended up getting the care he needed. "Back in the 1960s, when he was seeing cardiologists, the technology , the diagnosis, the medical care was not quite as advanced as it is now, "Dr. Pei-Hsiu Huang said.Tap the video above to find out how that breakthrough has helped him.

CHICO, Calif. –

A cyclist found one thing holding him back was a lifelong problem: his heart.

RJ Laffins, 58, has lived with congenital heart disease that was largely dismissed until recently.

But after a medical emergency during the training, he ended up getting the care he needed.

"Back in the 1960s, when he was seeing the cardiologists, the technology, the diagnosis, the medical care was not quite as advanced as it is now, "Dr. Pei-Hsiu Huang said.